Elements of Geology

Code:

G112

Acronym:

G112

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Geology

Instance: 2015/2016 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Geosciences, Environment and Spatial Plannings
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Landscape Architecture

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
L:AP	38	Planos de estudos a partir 2009	1	-	5	56	135

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

 

Understanding   the main geological phenomena through a global approach that involves the genesis, composition and evolution of our Planet assuming Earth as a dynamic system where processes occur as an interactive cycle involving both the Earth interior and  their external effects in the atmosphere, biosphere and oceans. To be aware  of the importance of Geology in the assessment and management of natural resources as well as in the prevention of natural hazards of geological nature.

 

Learning outcomes and competences

 

It is expected that the student acquires a comprehension of the syllabus in a holistic approach, starting with more general and elementary theoretical  concepts that are gradually developed in an adequate and more detailed  procedure according to every  specific item, complemented by the aknowledge of the importance of the application to practical cases.

 

Working method

Presencial

Program

 

1-  The historical evolution of Geology as a Science.Interdisciplinarity

 

2- The Earth Planet in the Solar System. From  continental drift to Plate Tectonics. The geological and tectonic cycles. The Wilson cycle. Primary geochemical differentiation

 

3- Geology and the geological time

 

4 –Record of geologic time

 

5- Chemical and physical features of the Earth. Isostasy models

 

6- From minerals to rocks

 

7- Rock deformation

 

8- Landforms

 

9- Earth beneath the oceans: topography and geology processes of  the seafloor.The edge of the sea: waves and tides

 

10- Rocks and minerals as natural resources for Man and Society wellbeing

 

11- The main geological features of the Continental Portuguese territory

 

12- The importance of Geology in the origin of Life on Earth: a brief reference to Geobiology

 

Mandatory literature

Grotzinger, J. & Jordan, T.H. ; Understanding Earth, 2010

Complementary Bibliography

Chernicoff Stanley; Geology. ISBN: 0-87901-451-2
Grotzinger John; Understanding earth. ISBN: 0-7167-6682-5

Teaching methods and learning activities

 

The theoretical classes are supported by videoprojection. Practical classes involve the observation of geological materials and the resolution of geological map sections. Questions and a general discussion on the subjects among the students interacting with the teacher are promoted.

 

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Exame	80,00
Participação presencial	20,00
Total:	100,00

Calculation formula of final grade

The final clssification is the result of 80% of the final examination plus 20% coresponding to the participation in the classes. The final examination consists of the weighed average: three times the theoretical exam result plus two times the practical exam result, divided by three. The participation in the classes is based on the correct resolution of a selected exercise during the practical classes. The final classification lies in the range between 0 and 20.